How to toast nuts for extra crunch and flavor

Although others have written about this method, I had never tried to bake nuts in the microwave until researching this article. And despite my skepticism, it worked better than I expected. How it works: Place nuts in a single layer on a microwave-safe dish and microwave over high heat for 1 minute, stirring in the middle until toasted transparent. (In my tests, nuts were fragrant after just 1 minute in the microwave, so the best way to check for doneness is to open a few pieces and see the color.) Depends on quantity and type. seeds, it can take. anywhere from 3 to 8 minutes. They don’t turn brown like other methods, but you can increase the color a bit by mixing 1/2 cup of the seeds with 1/4 teaspoon of vegetable oil (or another neutral oil) before adding them. microwave. However, you should not use any oils if you plan to use them for baking it has the ability to remove a formula. I also noticed that a few nuts cracked when I took them out, so this is not the method if that’s your concern. However, “The results are more even and taste better than anything you can get out of a pan or toaster,” J. Kenji López-Alt wrote in Serious Eatsand after trying it myself, this might be my new method for small quantities and when the oven is not on.